About Melvin
Melvin Hipolito
Editor
Melvin, a maths teacher, seamlessly balances his analytical business skills, evident in his ability to streamline operations and create clear documentation, with a deep passion for the imaginative narratives of anime and comics, demonstrating a versatile mind that thrives on both logic and creativity.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melvin - Page 61
BeyondTrust names Sean Malone as new Chief Information Security Officer
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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bitsight
BeyondTrust has named Sean Malone as Chief Information Security Officer, tasking him with leading the company's global cybersecurity strategy and operations.
Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal strategy and support growth with nearly 30 years of tech sector experience.
Calabrio boosts contact centres with over 70 new AI features
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Calabrio unveils 70+ new AI-driven features in Calabrio ONE, boosting efficiency and customer service in contact centres, available within six months.
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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cybersecurity
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.
AI bots drive 57% of holiday shopping traffic, study finds
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
Radware's 2025 report reveals 57% of 2024 holiday eCommerce traffic was from bots, marking a shift with AI-enhanced bots outpacing human shoppers online.
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
Rubrik expands executive team, appoints Kavitha Mariappan CTxO
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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cx
Rubrik appoints Kavitha Mariappan as Chief Transformation Officer to drive cyber resilience and client engagement amid rising digital threats.
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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data science
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multi-cloud
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digital entertainment
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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sap
SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.
Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Acer ranks in the top 5% of the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, advancing eco-friendly tech with recycled materials and circular economy focus.
Former CIA Chief George Tenet joins Illumio board to boost AI cybersecurity
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
George J. Tenet, ex-CIA Director, joins Illumio's board to boost focus on AI-driven breach containment in hybrid and multi-cloud cybersecurity.
Check Point named leader in GigaOm's AI-powered firewall report
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Check Point Software is named Leader and sole Outperformer in GigaOm's Enterprise Firewall report for its AI-driven Quantum Security Solutions.
DigiCert posts record Q4 growth driven by digital trust demand
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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iot security
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iot
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ai
DigiCert posts record Q4 growth, exceeding targets with a 25% rise in net new contract value, driven by demand for integrated digital trust and quantum-ready security.
FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO to spearhead growth in Asia Pacific's data centre market, supported by new commercial and operations chiefs.
Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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siem
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iot security
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zero trust security
Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.
Hisense launches AI-powered ULED TVs up to 100 inches
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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digital entertainment
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displays
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smart tv
Hisense launches its 2025 ULED TV range in Australia, featuring models up to 100 inches with AI enhancements and gaming-focused tech.
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
Sustainable IT strategies drive both savings & green goals
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Organisations are boosting sustainability and savings by maximising IT device lifecycles, prioritising reuse, resale, and strategic asset recovery over disposal.
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.